Pistachio Recipes For National Pistachio Day

February 26th is National Pistachio Nut Day, a snack beloved by many. But pistachios also shine in recipes, like those below. > The history of pistachio nuts.     PISTACHIO RECIPES Breakfast Avocado Toast With Pistachios Pistachio Chocolate Muffins (photo #3) Raspberry & Cream Croissants   Appetizers, Soups & Salads Colorful Easter Salad Curried Goat…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Toast The Nuts

Toasted nuts are a versatile ingredient to add dimensions of flavor with a simple sprinkle. Numerous green salad, fruit salad and side dish recipes call for toasted nuts. You can also add them to pasta, rice, soup and vegetable dishes, and as plate garnishes. They’re a delicious topping for French toast, pancakes and waffles. Toasting…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Eat More Heart-Healthy Pistachio Nuts

[1] Snack and garnish away: Pistachios may have fewer calories than previously thought (photo © Paolo Zanin | SXC).   If you enjoy snacking on nuts, you may wish to focus on pistachio nuts. New research shows that they are a weight-wise snack. A USDA study presented on Monday shows that pistachio nuts, already one…
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